06 – Connecting The Other Half

While we often get caught up in the rapid and dramatic developments that unfold in and around cyberspace, we often forget half of the world’s population still isn’t even connected. Earlier this month the UN’s (ITU) Broadband Comission set their aim to connect 75% of the world’s population to the Internet by 2025, along with many other progressive goals. This week we thumb through each goal and explore some of the general challenges that they face in reaching their commendable 2025 goals and broader 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals.